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Yum Yum Sauce

If you're craving that delicious, tangy sauce you always find at Japanese hibachi restaurants, then this homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe is for you! It's creamy, a little sweet, with just the right amount of kick. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, perfect for serving with hibachi steak, seafood, or even French fries!
Prep Time5 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Spreads & Sauces
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups kewpie mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    1 ½ cups kewpie mayonnaise, ¼ cup water, 1 Tablespoon melted butter, 1 Tablespoon ketchup, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, Pinch of cayenne pepper

Notes

Storage
  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Just give it a quick stir before serving, and it’s as good as new!
  • Freeze: While freezing is possible, it's not ideal. The mayo might separate upon thawing, which affects the creamy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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